formula
UK: ˈfɔːmjʊlə | US: ˈfɔːrmjələ
n. a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols
n. a fixed form of words for use in a ceremony or procedure
n. a liquid food for babies, substituting for breast milk
Derived from Latin formula, a diminutive of forma ("shape, pattern"). The suffix -ula indicates a smaller or more specific version of the root concept. Originally used in legal and mathematical contexts to denote a prescribed pattern or method, the word evolved to encompass scientific, ceremonial, and nutritional applications. The logic reflects its core idea of a structured, repeatable framework.
The chemical formula for water is H₂O.
The diplomat recited the formal formula of greeting.
This infant formula meets all nutritional requirements.
He derived a new formula to calculate the velocity.
The ritual followed an ancient formula passed down for generations.